LSA Beauty Awards 2023

Joining the list of cult products on our winner’s list is the Givenchy Prisme Loose Powder. What can we say? If it’s good, it’s good. The Prisme Libre Loose Powder combines four distinct colours in each shade: two for correcting and two for radiance. Together, they harmonise with your skin tone to create a radiant second-skin finish enhancing the complexion.

Judge’s Note:

Shiyo Joo, Makeup Artist: Some people get scared when they see the four colours but, the powders melt instantly on your face instantly setting makeup while neutralising any sallowness in the skin.

Get rich, one-swipe colour with this ultra-hydrating lipstick. The Hourglass Satin Crème Lipstick incorporates innovative vegan waxes for a seamless melt-in-your-lips texture. The moisturising lipstick is fused with mango seed butter, avocado oil and argan oil for soft, weightless comfort.

Judge’s Note:

Shalma Ainaa, Entrepreneur: I love this lipstick! It feels like there’s nothing on your lips and the moisturising formula keeps your lips hydrated all day!

Inspired by the Maison’s backstage runway shows, the Dior Backstage Glow Face Palette is a must-have in your makeup kit. The highlight and blush palette contains four universal colours formulated with concentrated pearlescent pigments that buildup beautifully to your desired intensity. It’s runway ready makeup that’s perfect for on-the-go.

Judge’s Note:

Shiyo Joo, Makeup Artist: The Dior Backstage Glow Face Palette is a staple in my makeup kit. The finish gives an ethereal glow that captures the light beautifully and looks fantastic on camera.

Shalma Ainaa, Entrepeneur: When you’re rushing from one event to the other, a palette like this is a lifesaver! It gives a glow that looks amazing.

Versatile and compact, the Dior Le Baume is a mutti-use moisturising balm that can be applied on the lips, body and hands. The rich velvety hydrator is formulated with centella asiatica extract, shea butter, jojoba oil and hyaluronic acid to hydrate and restore moisture.

Judge’s Note:

Martin Teo, Editor-in-Chief: I always have this on hand. The moisturising balm is a versatile all-around hydrator that saves you in a pinch! The multi-purpose moisturising formula is great when you’re always in a dry air-conditioned office.

Gris Dior can be summarised as such — bold yet subdued. If scents are your vices, Christian Dior’s La Collection Priveé is a must-have in your collection. And on the top of that list? Gris Dior, of course. Gris Dior balances the masculine and feminine with its distinctive chypre note.

Judge’s Note:

Mallie Maran, Writer: I love the chyphre note in this scent. It’s a refreshing take on a floral scent and transitions from day-to-night.

Penhaligon’s Solaris conjures images of a warm, sunny spring day. The amber floral fragrance opens with a fruity of blackcurrant that is further enhanced with ylang ylang. The mixture of blackcurrant and ylang ylang is rounded out with the cedarwood and vanilla that gives the fragrance the warm quality of its namesake.

Judge’s Note:

Shalma Ainaa, Actress: I love the soft, amber scent that can go from day-to-night. The notes of the fragrance are complex and don’t smell like any other amber scent.

In the world of haircare, Dyson has carved a niche for itself as a brand synonymous with innovation and luxury. Now, with the introduction of the Flyaway Smoother tool, the master of airflow takes hairstyling to new heights. The Flyaway Smoother joins Dyson’s long lineup of ingenious inventions. The brand draws inspiration from the iconic Airwrap to solve the issue of flyaways and frizz.

Judge’s Note:

Shalma Ainaa, Entrepreneur: “Styling my hair has become so easy with this! The Flyaway Smoother tool makes my hair look so sleek like I just stepped out of the salon!”

Conceived to extend the time between washes, Oribe Serene Scalp Oil Control Shampoo cleanses using a blend of Oribe Signature Complex, Biome Balancing Complex and sugar-derived prebiotic to reduce and control oil while rebalancing the scalp’s microbiome.

Judge’s Note:

Shalma Ainaa, Entrepreneur: The hot and humid weather in Malaysia makes it a challenge to not wash your hair everyday. However, after using this shampoo, I’ve noticed a stark difference in my scalp! It’s become less oily and feels healthier.

Waterproof and light, the Locked Kiss Ink 24HR Lipcolour is one of M.A.C.’s most iconic beauty products — consisting of shea butter, coconut oil and passion fruit oil. Matte coverage is to be expected as lips are coated adequately regardless of shade.

An entry that has dominated the beauty industry since its release, Rare Beauty’s Soft Pinch Liquid Blush is our pick for best blush. The highly sought out blush gives buildable coverage that seamlessly blends into the skin for that natural flushed look to high-impact colour.

Glow with joy with the help of Ultraviolette’s tinted SPF that comes in 15 distinct shades. The Daydream Screen SPF50 Tinted Veil is silk-like in consistency and comprises Pentivitin for extra hydration. Those with sensitive skin fret not as the product is made to be free of alcohol, silicone and oil.

Gucci Beauty’s Palette de Beauté Quatuor makes makeup a breeze. The quad palette contains three multi-use powder formulas in satin and matte finishes for eyeshadow and blush. The final piece of the quartet is a cream formula inspired by the Gucci Beauty lipstucks. The all-over cream is designed to bring warmth to the eyes, lips and cheeks.

Imperfections are addressed with ease while skin barrier is protected with the inclusion of Hyaluronic Acid. The Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear is equipped with a texture that blends easily for a finish that’s both matte and adaptive. 

Firm, nourish and tighten with Sol de Janeiro’s Beija Flor™ Elasti-Cream. Made with Guaraná extract and Cupuaçu butter, the body firming cream nourishes the body while gradually improving elasticity. Featuring the iconic Cheirosa ’62 fragrance, this body cream will leave you smelling and feeling heavenly.

Fast-absorbing SPF is delivered via a gel formula that glides seamlessly across face and body. The sunscreen is infused with Fluid Elastomers for extra protection layer, Plant-Derived Emollient for non-greasy moisturising as well as Olive Leaf and Fruit Extracts that help with a more reinforced barrier on the skin.

Bulgari Rain Essence is inspired by rain’s regenerative power. It’s a masterpiece in the olfactory realm with a scent that’s both musky and woody. Look forward to an invigorating sensation both inside and out.

The Jo Malone English Pear & Sweet Pea fragrance is personalised by three essential notes — Williams Pear, Sweet Pea and Patchouli. Woody and floral, the fragrance adds a touch of freshness with every spritz.

Leave it to Schwarzkopf Professional to master the art of hair rejuvenation where it all begins: the scalp. Revered worldwide and found proudly atop salon shelves and bathroom counters, the Schwarzkopf Professional Scalp Clinix Anti-Hair Loss Range breathes new life into hair with a powerful combination of shampoo and serum. And with this, it rightfully takes the crown for scalp care.

Judge’s Note:

Vanizha Vasanthanathan, Writer: “Ever since I’ve started using this, my hair feels stronger and healthier!”

Looking to nourish and cleanse hair gently? The Davines Silkening Shampoo is made to ensure that blonde tones in hair are clarified while unwanted reflects are balanced. Expect thoroughly moisturised and healthy hair with every use.

Perfect for all hair types, the two-in-one hot air styler combines Air-fusion™ technology’s low temperature styling plates with infinity sensors. This means hair is straightened and dried efficiently as well as respected due to its protection against damaging and burning hair.

Armed with SPF30, this sunscreen comes with skin-blurring effects, UV and blue light protection — who says you’ve got to be out in the sun to protect your skin from damage?

Sick of needing to re-apply your lipstick throughout the day? Then this jelly tint is for you. Not only does it give volume to the lips, it’s also lightweight with a fitting texture — which means it reduces transfer, stickiness and dryness. It also contains 10% plant-derived oil to help smooth the lips and to lock in moisture for up to 12 hours.

Great colour range? Check. Easy touch-up and long-wearing? Check, and check. Nudestix’s effortless cream formula and dual-ended built-in brush packaging makes it perfect for on-the-go makeup application.

Looking to give yourself a healthy glow? This body oil gives you that natural supple, fresh look while providing intense hydration to your skin. With its blend of microspheric hyaluronic acid, squalane as well as sunflower, shea and coconut oils, this moisture-retaining body oil melts seamlessly into your skin, leaving it firm and smooth.

The latest addition to the Marc Jacobs Perfect family — Perfect Eau de Toilette is a fresh floral fantasy. Playful and unexpected, this modern feminine fragrance is a clash of fresh flowers and calming notes. Pink peppercorn meets polygonum opens the scent for a nice clean introduction. As the scent dries down, white daffodil reveals itself as cedarwood gives depth to the fresh scent. 

Created to redefine the ‘gentleman’, this new masculine fragrance is a bold statement that blends the fresh and aromatic notes of Sage with the wild Daffodil flower, topped off with essences of Cedarwood and Sandalwood — and sensual Vanilla in its finish.

This nutritious combo of bamboo, cellulose, peppermint, spearmint and tea tree oil is a sure hit for your scalp. Gently exfoliating scalp buildup and dead skin cells is only one of its perks. It’s also ultra-moisturising and great for damaged hair.

Don’t just grow voluminous hair — grow stronger voluminous hair. This whipped and creamy yet weightless treatment should be your go-to if you’re fretting about your tresses thinning. To top it off, it also guarantees hydration, leaving your hair shiny and silky-soft.

Cleanse and purify the scalp with this silicone and sulfate-free shampoo, made from tea tree and peppermint for the ultimate fresh feel. Formulated with tea tree to control sebum production and deep cleansing — on top of aiding in hair loss.

Designed to bolster collagen production and improve overall skin texture, the Anti-Cellulite Body Cream works to nourish the skin while slowing down skin ageing. Formulated with the brand’s star ingredient – coffee – the antioxidant-rich ingredients reduces the appearance of cellulite on skin while orange and coconut oil boosts collagen production and improves moisture and skin texture.

Judge’s Notes: 

Martin Teo, Editor-in-Chief: “I love the rich texture of this body cream. After a month of using this body cream, my skin feels softer especially around my elbows. It’s a great addition to your skincare routine.”

In the world of fragrances, there are those that capture your senses and whisk you away on an enchanting olfactory journey. And that is SugarBomb Hush Lush. From the floral opening enhanced with creamy vanilla and perfected by woody base notes, Hush Lush is a unique floral symphony. If you’re in search of a scent that turns heads and leaves a trail of floral symphony in your wake, look no further. The scent boasts a sillage that’s powerful enough to create a lasting impression in any room.

Judge’s Note:

Shalma Ainaa, Entrepreneur: I love the floral scent of Hush Lush! The fragrance stays for a long time on my skin and it’s versatile so I don’t need to worry that it might not suit the occasion.